X Factor icon leads tributes as star of legendary Hacienda nightclub dies aged 50

Sanford and Son and The Jeffersons. He won five Emmys and was a member of the Television Academy Hall Of Fame.Tributes to the writer have poured in today (December 6). George Clooney said in a statement: “It’s hard to reconcile that at 101 years old, Norman Lear is gone too soon.

Lead singer of the Moody Blues Denny Laine, who was also known for being a guitarist with Paul McCartney's band Wings, has sadly passed away on Tuesday morning, with his wife confirming the news.

Porn star Sophie Anderson has tragically passed away just two weeks after the death of her boyfriend, former Crystal Palace footballer Oliver Spedding. Sophie, 34, who had been working as an adult actress since 2017, became an internet sensation when a video featuring her and fellow adult actress Rebecca More declaring themselves to be "c*** destroyers" went viral online. Sophie's tragic passing was announced on social media by Rebecca, who shared a tribute, which read: "I’m devastated hearing the awful news of Sophie’s passing.

Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock's wife Glenys has died aged 79.

Actress Brigit Forsyth, who starred in Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads? has died at the age of 83, her agent Mark Pemberton has confirmed.The Scottish actress played battleaxe Thelma Ferris, the long suffering wife of Rodney Bewes’ character Bob, in the cult 70s BBC sitcom. Her agent confirmed she died “peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family” in the early hours of Friday morning.

Cheers and Sexy And The City, has died at her home in New York at the age of 93.Her son, John Carlin, confirmed her death on Instagram, writing: “Frannie. Mom.

Mick Fleetwood has paid tribute to his late Fleetwood Mac bandmate Christine McVie on the anniversary of her death, while The Corrs covered ‘Songbird’ in her memory.The keyboardist and vocalist died last November, aged 79, after suffering an ischemic stroke. She had also been diagnosed with “metastatic malignancy of unknown primary origin”, meaning cancer cells had been detected in her body.In a post on X/Twitter, Fleetwood wrote: “Dear Chris, a year ago today you flew away, and memories come flooding back ❤️ Too many to mention! I miss you ..

Shane MacGowan, frontman of The Pogues, has sadly died at the age of 65. His wife Victoria Mary Clarke, 57, confirmed the heartbreaking news and said: "Shane will always be the light that I hold before me and the measure of my dreams and the love of my life." Shane was born in Kent on Christmas Day in 1957 and is likely best known for the band's hit festive song, Fairytale Of New York, featuring the late Kirsty MacColl.

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has passed away at the age of 65.The sad news comes just one week after the musician was released from hospital after a stay in intensive care due to a brain condition, ahead of his upcoming birthday on Christmas Day. Shane had suffered from several health issues in recent years and had been receiving care in St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin for an infection earlier this month.

The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan, famous for performing classic Christmas song Fairytale of New York, has died aged 65. The musician recently left hospital. He had been receiving care in St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin for an infection.

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Brookside actor Dean Sullivan has died aged 68, as his family and friends have paid tribute to the star, best known for his portrayal of Jimmy Corkhill in the Channel 4 soap.

Brookside, has died aged 68.According to the BBC, his family have issued a statement announcing with “deep sadness” that Sullivan “passed away peacefully following a short illness”. The actor was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018.The statement read: “Dean is best remembered as the longest serving cast member of Channel 4‘s groundbreaking Brookside playing the role of Jimmy Corkhill, making Dean a British soap icon.”“To millions he was and very much still is remembered as ‘Jimmy’, to family and friends he was ‘Dino’.”“Dean’s family wants to thank Arrowe Park Hospital for their unwavering and consistent support,” it continued.“We ask that you respect their privacy in their time of grief.”Sullivan won the British Soap Award for his portrayal of Jimmy in Brookside, which ran between 1982 and 2003.

Dean Sullivan, actor in hit Channel 4 soap Brookside, has sadly died aged 68. His family and friends have now paid an emotional tribute to the star, best known for his great portrayal of Jimmy Corkhill in the programme, and confirmed his death. A statement given from both Hamilton Management and Dean's family read: "To millions he was and very much still is remembered as 'Jimmy', to family and friends he was 'Dino'.

Sex and the City's beloved star Frances Sternhagen has sadly passed away at the age of 93. The actress' death was confirmed by her son John Carlin as he posted a lengthy tribute on Instagram. It read: "Frannie.

Psychedelic Furs and Waitresses saxophonist Mars Williams has died, aged 68.The news was shared by The Chicago Tribune, which reported that the musician died yesterday (November 20) from ampullary cancer. He was diagnosed with the illness just less than one year ago.Born in Evanston, Illinois, Williams famously performed in the Chicago free jazz group NRG Ensemble and with the Waitresses, before going on to join the iconic English rock band Psychedelic Furs in 1983.His initial time as part of the band lasted six years, and he departed the line-up in 1989.

Deadline Hollywood, telling the publication: “With his distinctive voice and commanding presence, Ackland brought a unique intensity and gravitas to his role. He will be remembered as one of Britain’s most talented and beloved actors.”While a cause of death was not shared, the actor’s rep Paul Pearson told Variety that Joss Ackland – born Sidney Edmond Jocelyn Ackland in North Kensington, London, in 1928 – died “peacefully”.

More tributes have been shared after it was announced that Imelda Mounfield, the wife of Stone Roses’ bassist Mani, died at the age of 52 - including a heartfelt performance from one of the band's tribute acts.

Goodfellas and The Sopranos has died, aged 89.The death of the late actor is reported to have been confirmed by her granddaughter to the US Sun, although a cause of death has not yet been reported and no official statement has been released.In Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas (1990), Shepherd played the mother of Karen Hill (played by Lorraine Bracco). The film also starred Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta and Joe Pesci.Shepherd also played Mary DeAngelis in hit HBO show The Sopranos from 2000 to 2007.

The teenage son of Happy Mondays star Shaun Ryder suffered a bit of an awkward blunder as he appeared on hit show First Dates. While he didn't appear on the main show, Joe was seen looking for love on E4's Teen First Dates.